“I could have allowed myself more time. I have used my best efforts, with the aid of my eldest son, F. D.… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
There is nothing more I should do to it now, and therefore I am not likely to be more ready to go… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
There never was a time when, in my opinion, some way could not be found to prevent the drawing of the sword. — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
Hold fast to the Bible. To the influence of this Book we are indebted for all the progress made in true civilization… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
In every battle there comes a time when both sides consider themselves beaten, then he who continues the attack wins. — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
“I am not aware of ever having used a profane expletive in my life; but I would have the charity to excuse… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
If we are to have another contest in the near future of our national existence, I predict that the dividing line will… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
“I had reason to believe that the administration was a little afraid to have a decisive battle at that time, for fear… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
“The State government of Kentucky at that time was rebel in sentiment, but wanted to preserve an armed neutrality between the North… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
How do people come up with a date and a time to take life from another man? . . . Twelve white… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
“Mrs. Grant was with me in Washington at the time, and we were invited by President and Mrs. Lincoln to accompany them… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
“that time Mr. Trist handed in his ultimatum. Texas was to be given up absolutely by Mexico, and New Mexico and California… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
“At this time General Albert Sidney Johnston commanded all the Confederate troops west of the Alleghany Mountains, with the exception of those… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
“On this trip there was no minute of time while travelling between San Patricio and the settlements on the San Antonio River,… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
“Another anecdote characteristic of these times has been told. The South, prior to the rebellion, kept bloodhounds to pursue runaway slaves who… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
“During this time Jefferson Davis made a speech in Macon, Georgia, which was reported in the papers of the South, and soon… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
“Among other embarrassments, at the time of which I now write, was the fact that the government wanted to get out all… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
“This was characteristic of Mr. Stanton. He was a man who never questioned his own authority, and who always did in war… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
“At that time I found that many of the citizens had been living under ground. The ridges upon which Vicksburg is built,… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
“to graduation, I would have to remain always. I did not take hold of my studies with avidity, in fact I rarely… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
“In the early days of the country, before we had railroads, telegraphs and steamboats—in a word, rapid transit of any sort—the States were each… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share
“The much talked of surrendering of Lee’s sword and my handing it back, this and much more that has been said about it is… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share
“General Lee was dressed in a full uniform which was entirely new, and was wearing a sword of considerable value, very likely the sword… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share
“The great bulk of the legal voters of the South were men who owned no slaves; their homes were generally in the hills and… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share
If we are to have another contest in the near future of our national existence, I predict that the dividing line will not be… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share
...but for a soldier his duty is plain. He is to obey the orders of all those placed over him and whip the enemy… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share
“I was afraid, every morning, that I would awake from my sleep to hear that Lee had gone, and that nothing was left but… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share
“The efforts to kill off politically the two successful generals, made them both candidates for the Presidency. General Taylor was nominated in 1848, and… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share
Hold fast to the Bible. To the influence of this Book we are indebted for all the progress made in true civilization and to… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share
“The fact is the constitution did not apply to any such contingency as the one existing from 1861 to 1865. Its framers never dreamed… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share
It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training. — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share
No other terms than unconditional and immediate surrender. I propose to move immediately upon your works. — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share
I would suggest the taxation of all property equally whether church or corporation. — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share
I know only two tunes: one of them is 'Yankee Doodle,' and the other isn't. — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share
“I could have allowed myself more time. I have used my best efforts, with the aid of my eldest son, F. D. Grant, assisted… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share
